Is Burnt Mills Elementary a good school?

Burnt Mills Elementary ranks 486 th of 855 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Burnt Mills Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 637 students attended Burnt Mills Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Burnt Mills Elementary?

Students at Burnt Mills Elementary are 51% African American, 22% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 7% White, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Burnt Mills Elementary attend?

Students who attend Burnt Mills Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Francis Scott Key Middle High : James Hubert Blake High High : Paint Branch High High : Springbrook High

Burnt Mills Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

13313 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904

(240) 740-7320

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
486^th of 855 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,362

Students who attend Burnt Mills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Francis Scott Key Middle
High:	James Hubert Blake High
	Paint Branch High
	Springbrook High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 637

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.2%

Hispanic:

21.8%

Asian:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burnt Mills Elementary ranks worse than 56.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 95^th among 129 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Burnt Mills Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.2%), Hispanic (21.8%), Asian (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burnt Mills Elementary is 13.9. 81 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Burnt Mills Elementary employs 45.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burnt Mills Elementary is $16,362. 99 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Burnt Mills Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 6^th of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burnt Mills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Burnt Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	73.71	217^th	803	73.0%
2005	80.74	129^th	805	84.0%
2006	80.95	132^nd	804	83.6%
2007	81.08	109^th	818	86.7%
2008	58.53	405^th	838	51.7%
2009	69.23	288^th	850	66.1%
2010	46.62	537^th	855	37.2%
2011	38.22	584^th	853	31.5%
2012	20.35	741^st	857	13.5%
2013	47.94	486^th	847	42.6%
2014	49.02	524^th	867	39.6%
2015	23.40	650^th	859	24.3%
2016	36.90	511^th	845	39.5%
2017	28.97	573^rd	847	32.3%
2018	41.43	455^th	857	46.9%
2019	47.88	405^th	853	52.5%
2021	43.09	338^th	802	57.9%
2022	40.47	485^th	862	43.7%
2023	37.23	486^th	855	43.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burnt Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.26	60^th	115	47.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burnt Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.84	71^st	546	87.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Burnt Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.79	263^rd	796	67.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Burnt Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.38	454^th	788	42.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Burnt Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.55	120^th	504	76.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burnt Mills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.99	115^th	347	66.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Awful environment for young kids! Abhorrent behaviors: even the youngest kids there are cursing and physically hurting each other. The teachers are constantly trying to manage the behaviors and have little time to teach. Many of the parents are defensive about their child's misbehavior. The principal is not supportive of her teachers, but the AP, Mr. Clarke, is fantastic with kids and staff. The teachers work hard, but they're fighting a losing battle against students who are disrespectful, aggressive, and so very far behind academically.

There is a huge divide between the regular classrooms and the immersion program. The immersion families are the only ones involved, have money, and in the PTA, the rest of the school families want nothing to do with it, have no money, and go nowhere near the PTA. It's ridiculous that the school lost Title 1 funding because of the money the immersion families have, and now the school can't get the extra resources they really need. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, January 4, 2015

In July 2014, MCPS appointed a new principal to Burnt Mills Elementary. She has changed the entire climate of the school in just a few months. Kids are happy; parents are happy; teachers are happy. I'm eager to see what the next few years will bring under new leadership! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 25, 2011

We were very skeptical about Burnt Mills but have found the school to be great. The teachers, especially Ms Quimby (reading) are wonderful. The class size is small and the kids get lots of attention. The before and after care programs with Ms Amy are terrific too. We are very happy with the classes and the curriculum. Much is expected of the kids and the teachers work hard to deliver. So far we are pleased. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 9, 2009

BMES continues to meet and exceed annual MSA scores in both reading and math for a straight 6 years in a row. The staff of approximately 65, are committed to each child's success. This is one large task; with a student body that speaks over 80 various languages in their home.

Yes, the school could use a "physical makeover", so could many schools that are over 35 years old. Parents need to be more involved by continuing to promote good study habits and helping with homework. The teachers cannot do it alone. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Burnt Mills Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	149	178	63	77	1	n/a	n/a	468
1992	142	208	73	69	0	n/a	n/a	492
1993	149	219	63	59	0	n/a	n/a	490
1994	142	262	73	94	2	n/a	n/a	573
1995	117	315	61	121	4	n/a	n/a	618
1996	117	315	61	121	4	n/a	n/a	618
1997	109	385	62	155	4	n/a	n/a	715
1998	84	388	57	161	4	n/a	n/a	694
1999	77	355	55	156	2	n/a	n/a	645
2000	59	349	47	170	3	n/a	n/a	628
2001	56	350	50	170	2	n/a	n/a	628
2002	36	358	47	170	0	n/a	n/a	611
2003	36	358	47	170	0	n/a	n/a	611
2004	29	347	32	144	3	n/a	n/a	555
2005	15	350	35	131	2	n/a	n/a	533
2006	11	349	29	138	2	n/a	n/a	529
2007	16	226	16	78	1	n/a	n/a	337
2008	18	236	13	80	1	n/a	n/a	348
2009	25	246	10	82	1	n/a	n/a	364
2010	19	258	17	75	0	n/a	n/a	369
2011	25	271	13	96	0	0	5	410
2012	37	313	18	110	0	0	5	483
2013	35	333	20	103	0	0	8	499
2014	42	336	18	90	0	1	9	496
2015	32	351	24	114	0	1	13	535
2016	38	336	19	118	0	0	20	531
2017	41	343	19	146	0	0	20	569
2018	36	349	25	158	0	0	23	591
2019	37	355	29	160	0	0	26	607
2020	38	336	29	149	2	0	24	578
2021	47	341	45	138	2	0	34	607
2022	44	325	41	154	1	0	31	596
2023	43	326	99	139	0	0	30	637

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burnt Mills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	468	21.9	21.3	23.7
1992	492	24.7	19.9	26.8
1993	490	26.5	18.5	26.9
1994	573	26.5	21.6	36.6
1995	618	30.7	20.1	40.1
1996	618	30.7	20.1	40.1
1997	715	32.5	22.0	37.6
1998	694	36.5	19.0	40.6
1999	645	36.5	17.7	59.5
2000	628	35.8	17.5	55.7
2001	628	41.6	15.1	52.7
2002	611	46.1	13.3	51.2
2003	611	46.1	13.3	51.2
2004	555	42.9	12.9	54.1
2005	533	40.0	13.3	56.7
2006	529	41.0	12.9	52.2
2007	337	35.2	9.6	58.2
2008	348	32.4	10.7	57.8
2009	364	30.1	12.1	62.9
2010	369	30.1	12.2	59.6
2011	410	30.5	13.4	63.9
2012	483	33.6	14.3	67.1
2013	499	34.8	14.3	65.1
2014	496	34.3	14.4	67.3
2015	535	36.0	14.8	68.2
2016	531	38.0	13.9	66.7
2017	569	39.6	14.3	66.3
2018	591	41.5	14.2	62.9
2019	607	39.3	15.4	62.8
2020	578	43.4	13.3	63
2021	607	43.1	14.0	62.8
2022	596	42.7	13.9	65.1
2023	637	45.7	13.9	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burnt Mills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	468	21.9	21.3	23.7
1992	492	24.7	19.9	26.8
1993	490	26.5	18.5	26.9
1994	573	26.5	21.6	36.6
1995	618	30.7	20.1	40.1
1996	618	30.7	20.1	40.1
1997	715	32.5	22.0	37.6
1998	694	36.5	19.0	40.6
1999	645	36.5	17.7	59.5
2000	628	35.8	17.5	55.7
2001	628	41.6	15.1	52.7
2002	611	46.1	13.3	51.2
2003	611	46.1	13.3	51.2
2004	555	42.9	12.9	54.1
2005	533	40.0	13.3	56.7
2006	529	41.0	12.9	52.2
2007	337	35.2	9.6	58.2
2008	348	32.4	10.7	57.8
2009	364	30.1	12.1	62.9
2010	369	30.1	12.2	59.6
2011	410	30.5	13.4	63.9
2012	483	33.6	14.3	67.1
2013	499	34.8	14.3	65.1
2014	496	34.3	14.4	67.3
2015	535	36.0	14.8	68.2
2016	531	38.0	13.9	66.7
2017	569	39.6	14.3	66.3
2018	591	41.5	14.2	62.9
2019	607	39.3	15.4	62.8
2020	578	43.4	13.3	63
2021	607	43.1	14.0	62.8
2022	596	42.7	13.9	65.1
2023	637	45.7	13.9	70.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Burnt Mills Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$510 (3.6%)	$13,580 (96.4%)	$14,089
2020	$1,906 (11.9%)	$14,097 (88.1%)	$16,003
2021	$2,148 (13.1%)	$14,213 (86.9%)	$16,362

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burnt Mills Elementary

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 405^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 486^th of 855 Elementary schools	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	607	637	4.9%
African American	355	326	8.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	29	99	241.4%
Hispanic	160	139	13.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	43	16.2%
Two or More Races	26	30	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.8%	70.5%	7.7%

Schools Near Burnt Mills Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCAP Mathematics (2023)				MCAP English Language Arts (2023)				MCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burnt Mills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13313 Old Columbia Pike	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-7320	637	46	13.9	70.5%	43 (6.8%)	326 (51.2%)	139 (21.8%)	99 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.7%)	37.2	486^th of 855 public elementary schools	43.2%		40.5	485^th of 862 public elementary schools	43.7%	1	34.0	27.1	24.5	28.6	34.4	44.3	38.0	38.9	22.4	$16,362	$2,148	$14,213
Kemp Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	411 Sisson St	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-5970	422	44	9.6	89.8%	10 (2.4%)	47 (11.1%)	357 (84.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	18	680^th of 855 public elementary schools	20.5%		24.5	638^th of 862 public elementary schools	26.0%	42	19.0	23.5		16.0	17.5	34.7	11.6	21.3		$18,688	$2,689	$15,998
Cresthaven Elementary	Public	3-5	1234 Cresthaven Dr	Silver Spring	20903	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-0580	472	42	11.2	83.7%	10 (2.1%)	177 (37.5%)	235 (49.8%)	40 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	20.8	645^th of 855 public elementary schools	24.6%		24.8	632^nd of 862 public elementary schools	26.7%	13	26.5	16.3	10.3	17.4	28.5	34.2	26.1	29.6	14.7	$19,664	$2,796	$16,868
Forest Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10830 Eastwood Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-1640	494	39	12.7	40.1%	161 (32.6%)	80 (16.2%)	192 (38.9%)	26 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.7%)	75.5	201^st of 855 public elementary schools	76.5%		85	127^th of 862 public elementary schools	85.3%	74	57.1	46.8	41.0	48.1	57.1	61.8	58.0	59.0	47.6	$20,064	$554	$19,510
Jackson Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Jackson Rd	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-0800	661	58	11.3	75.5%	33 (5.0%)	315 (47.7%)	263 (39.8%)	32 (4.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)	40.7	449^th of 855 public elementary schools	47.5%		35.6	528^th of 862 public elementary schools	38.7%	79	41.9	18.8	29.3	29.8	43.4	34.2	39.8	38.9	30.8	$19,163	$2,634	$16,529
Pine Crest Elementary	Public	3-5	201 Woodmoor Dr	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-1970	468	31	15.1	59.6%	103 (22.0%)	107 (22.9%)	209 (44.7%)	27 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.5%)	62.9	287^th of 855 public elementary schools	66.4%		67.6	277^th of 862 public elementary schools	67.9%	10	45.9	33.7	44.0	40.9	52.3	50.9	47.9	50.2	42.9	$15,994	$625	$15,369
Roscoe R Nix Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1100 Corliss St	Silver Spring	20903	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 422-5070	473	46	10.2	76.5%	6 (1.3%)	179 (37.8%)	255 (53.9%)	17 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)								(n/a)										$22,250	$2,134	$20,116
Glen Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10900 Inwood Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 649-8051	551	42	12.9	60.3%	84 (15.2%)	138 (25.0%)	282 (51.2%)	19 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (4.4%)	35.3	507^th of 855 public elementary schools	40.7%		44.3	443^rd of 862 public elementary schools	48.6%	64	30.2	31.3	26.0	29.1	34.4	40.6	28.9	34.3	27.3	$19,746	$634	$19,112
Cannon Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Cannon Road	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-0520	401	34	11.8	70.1%	19 (4.7%)	144 (35.9%)	184 (45.9%)	41 (10.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	34.6	513^th of 855 public elementary schools	40.0%		22.1	661^st of 862 public elementary schools	23.3%	148	53.2	24.1	12.5	29.3	45.8	32.7	26.1	34.4	21.9	$20,773	$986	$19,787
Arcola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Franwall Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 287-8585	709	55	13.0	70.1%	38 (5.4%)	140 (19.7%)	484 (68.3%)	33 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	20.3	653^rd of 855 public elementary schools	23.6%		27	602^nd of 862 public elementary schools	30.2%	51	28.1	16.7	12.0	19.7	24.6	28.1	23.9	25.5	18.5	$19,279	$2,304	$16,975

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